November Update!

November is a quiet month for me in general which has meant I have had time to catch up on admin.... and do lots of decorating at home which has been both stressful and fun! When I haven't been painting faces I have had a paint brush in my hand painting walls which I have to say I really do enjoy.  Watch this space for Niki's Painting & Decorating Services in the future!!!Lol!!!

I am now gearing up for a busy Christmas period and looking forward to starting 2019!

Behind the scenes makeup set up's...





Bridal trials...a lot of hairstyling lately.

Christmas shoots, its coming!



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Hair & Makeup Trends 2019!

Keep ahead of the 2019 beauty trends this party season with my pick of the top looks.
Simply take whichever elements of these key trends appeals most to you and work and adapt it to suit your own style. Personally I will definitely be rocking a red lip over the festive season!

Lashings of Mascara
As seen at Givenchy & Valentino



Glitter
As seen at Preen & Giambattista Valli



Bright Bold eyes
As seen at Marni & Prada



Statement Red Lips
As seen at Rochas & Alexander McQueen



Skin prep = healthy radiance
As seen at Christopher Kane & Michael Kors



Punk eyes
As seen at Dior & Max Mara



Chic Blow Dries into side parted waves
As seen as Balmain and Fendi



Top knots Accessorised
As seen at Chanel



Bright Red hair
As seen as Alexander Wang and Marc Jacobs

Friday Fave! Kenra Volume Non-Aerosol Spray.

I love this non-aerosol volumising super-hold finishing spray.

I recently developed Asthma and have found one of my main triggers is aerosol hairsprays, basically glue for your lungs when you think about it.  Not ideal when I work with hair products, particularly aerosol hairsprays regularly in my career.

I have therefore been on the hunt testing out non-aerosol hairsprays for a few months now and this is my absolute fave by Professional Hair brand Kenra.

This spray holds styled hair perfectly for up to 120 hours and is humidity resistant and wind resistant up to 25mph!

A firm staple in my hairstyling kit.

Available at www.salon-services.co.uk
www.myhairandbeauty.co.uk
www.fruugo.co.uk

Friday Fave! MAC Nippon Lipstick.

I have recently been testing a Cremesheen Lipstick by MAC Cosmetics in the shade 'Nippon'. I loved it so much it has stayed in my makeup bag as well as being a new addition to my professional kit.

I love the balmy feel of this super hydrating lipstick. Nippon Cremesheen is a medium coverage with a beautiful semi-glossy finish.

The colour is a pretty and totally gorgeous coral pink.  If you like any of these MAC shades; Shanghai spice, Angel, Pure zen, Crème cup and Crème d'nude you will love this colour!

RRP. £17.50

https://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/13854/36169/products/makeup/lips/lipstick/cremesheen-lipstick#/shade/Nippon

My top Christmas Beauty gifts for 2018!

Christmas is fast approaching so I have put together my top Christmas Beauty gifts for 2018.

The Dyson Airwrap Styler, choose from complete (£449.99), smooth+control and volume+shape
(£399.99).



The Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer (£299.99), available in 23.75 Karat gold (£399.99).



https://www.dyson.co.uk/

Charlotte Tilbury Stars In Your Eyes Palette (£60.00).


www.charlottetilbury.com

Charlotte Tilbury After Hours Look Giftbox (£100).



www.selfridges.com

MAC Shiny Pretty Things Holiday Kit Glow Getter
Available in Gold & Pink (£39.00).



MAC Shiny Pretty Things Brush Party -Advance Eyes (£39.00).




https://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/collections-holiday

***Starstockingfiller***
Bobbi Brown Crystal Lipgloss (£18.00).




www.bobbibrown.co.uk

Bobbi Brown Christmas Brush set (£69.00).




Benefit Tint Faves & Craves (£22.00).


www.benefitcosmetics.com

***Starstockingfiller***
Nars Bronzing Powder Laguna (£30.00).




www.narscosmetics.co.uk

Urban Decay Holiday Look set (£50.00).




www.johnlewis.com

***Starstockingfiller***
 Yves Saint Laurent Touche Éclat Highlighter (£25.50).



www.johnlewis.com

Lancôme Monsieur Big Mascara Gift set (£21.00).



www.johnlewis.com

***Starstockingfiller***
Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Skin Protectant 50ml (£25.00) currently £12.95 at www.allbeauty.com.



Happy Shopping!